The message said:

Extending, on behalf of the Syrian Arab people and on my own, the most heartfelt congratulations to Your Excellency on your becoming the supreme leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, I wish you success in your new job.

I am sure that the close relations of friendship between the Syrian Arab Republic and the DPRK will grow stronger in the interests of the two friendly peoples under your leadership.

Please accept my best regards to you.